Giordano Perin, Saba Balasubramanian, Maria Digby

CRAMSURG

Science EN ↓ 115 episodes

Welcome to CRAM SURG where with every episode we review a paper on a hot surgical topic and bring top experts in the discussion! We screen high impact surgical journals, pick a paper, review it and provide in-depth discussion about methodology and content. With the help of Professor Balasubramanian (see bio) we discuss highly relevant research methodology topics and bring them to you in an easy to digest format! Find out more at www.cramsurg.org enjoy! Our tunes are courtesy of bensound.com

Author

Giordano Perin, Saba Balasubramanian, Maria Digby

Episodes

CRAMSURG episode 20 24.06.2021 27:13

Paper for discussion: Overnight, things changed. Suddenly, we were in it': a qualitative study exploring how surgical teams mitigated risks of COVID-19, BJS open 2021 Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativ...

CRAMSURG chapter 18 20.05.2021 19:13

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about problems with multiple statistical testing. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en...

CRAMSURG episode 19 20.05.2021 31:49

Paper for discussion: Prophylactic sublay non-absorbable mesh positioning following midline laparotomy in a clean-contaminated field: randomized clinical trial (PROMETHEUS), British Journal of Surgery Apr 2021 Teaching topic: problems with multiple statistical testing. Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promote...

CRAMSURG chapter 17 08.04.2021 18:08

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about p values and confidence intervals. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 18 08.04.2021 34:49

Paper for discussion: Low-pressure versus standard pressure laparoscopic colorectal surgery (PAROS trial): a phase III randomized controlled trial, British Journal of Surgery Mar 2021 Teaching topic: p-values and confidence intervals. Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.c...

CRAMSURG chapter 16 11.03.2021 29:22

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about RCTs - superiority vs non inferiority vs equivalence trials. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licens...

CRAMSURG episode 17 11.03.2021 48:04

Paper for discussion: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Safety, Efficacy, and Cost-effectiveness of the Surgisis Anal Fistula Plug Versus Surgeon's Preference for Transsphincteric Fistula-in-Ano (The FIAT Trial), Annals of Surgery Mar 2021 Teaching topic: RCTs - superiority vs non inferiority vs equivalence trials Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" b...

CRAMSURG chapter 15 18.02.2021 34:17

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about understanding descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 3 - special tables and charts. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Lice...

CRAMSURG episode 16 18.02.2021 52:32

Paper for discussion: Outcomes of Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Treatment of Splenomegaly: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, World Journal of Surgery Feb 2021 Teaching topic: descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 3 - special tables and charts Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by ht...

CRAMSURG chapter 14 14.01.2021 33:13

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about understanding descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 2 - tables, charts and graphs. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Lice...

CRAMSURG episode 15 14.01.2021 50:06

Paper for discussion: Synthetic Versus Biological Mesh in Laparoscopic and Open Ventral Hernia Repair (LAPSIS) - Annals of Surgery Jan 2021 Teaching topic: descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 2 - tables, charts and graphs Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-mu...

CRAMSURG blog episode 2 20.12.2020 27:42

In this special episode Prof Saba Balasubramanian, Adam Hague, Julian Kurz and Gio Perin discuss why critical appraisal is important for medical students and surgical trainees at all levels! Few resourses are discussed in the podcast, a few links for them: – a resource which offers ‘checklist’-type outlines for critically appraising different study types. – A very useful resource for access to app...

CRAMSURG chapter 13 10.12.2020 26:38

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about understanding descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 1. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons....

CRAMSURG episode 14 10.12.2020 42:23

Paper for discussion: Comparing Laparoscopic Elective Sigmoid Resection With Conservative Treatment in Improving Quality of Life of Patients With Diverticulitis The Laparoscopic Elective Sigmoid Resection Following Diverticulitis (LASER) Randomized Clinical Trial - JAMAsurg Nov 2020 Teaching topic: Descriptive Statistics - which one should I use? Part 1 Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Ener...

CRAMSURG blog episode 1 22.11.2020 21:42

In this special episode Gio Perin and Prof Saba Balasubramanian discuss about tips and trics for writing letters to the editor. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://cr...

CRAMSURG chapter 12 12.11.2020 22:15

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about understanding diagnostic tests - part 2. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 13 12.11.2020 39:51

Paper for discussion: The incidence of geriatric trauma is increasing and comparison of different scoring tools for the prediction of in hospital mortality in geriatric trauma patients, World Journal of Emergency Surgery Oct 2020 Teaching topic: understanding diagnostic tests part 2 Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic...

CRAMSURG chapter 11 08.10.2020 30:04

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about understanding diagnostic tests - part 1. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 12 08.10.2020 45:03

Paper for discussion: Effect of Prophylactic Embolization on Patients With Blunt Trauma at High Risk of Splenectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA surgery, Sept 2020 Teaching topic: understanding diagnostic tests part 1 Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative...

CRAMSURG chapter 10 10.09.2020 20:29

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about measures of risk part 4 - survival curves. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_...

CRAMSURG episode 11 10.09.2020 37:53

Paper for discussion: Is It Safe to Manage Acute Cholecystitis Nonoperatively During Pregnancy? A Nationwide Analysis of Morbidity According to Management Strategy, Annals of Surgery, Sept 2020 Teaching topic: measures of risk part 4 - survival curves Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.f...

CRAMSURG episode 10 13.08.2020 15:46

Paper for discussion: Trends in Appendicitis Among Pregnant Women, the Risk for Cardiac Arrest, and Maternal–Fetal Mortality, World J Surg Jul 2020 Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licens...

CRAMSURG chapter 9 09.07.2020 27:38

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about Bias in observational studies. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 9 09.07.2020 42:10

Paper for discussion: Laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery in the acute setting (LaCeS trial): a multicentre randomized feasibility trial, BJS Jun 2020 Teaching topic: Bias in observational studies Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attributio...

CRAMSURG chapter 8 25.06.2020 19:36

Professor Saba Balasubramanian talks about Relative Risk Reduction, Absolute Risk Reduction and Number Needed to Treat. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativeco...